Friday, November 22, 2013

Style Arc Mindi Skirt


My latest Style Arc order arrived this week and, after mulling it over, I decided to start with the Mindi skirt. This pattern is designed for a regular woven fabric, but I used a stretch woven corduroy from my stash.

Because the fabric is busy, I left off the zippered patch pockets. The front features a Center Front zipper and I used a bold Riri zipper in red.

I purchased my usual Style Arc size for bottoms - a 6. The skirt was too small through the waist so I increased the waist and substituted a rectangular waistband for their curved waistband. The skirt was too big through the hips, probably because it is designed for a regular woven fabric. I removed 4" from the side seams (1" from the front and back pattern pieces). After the skirt was completed, I realized that I could have removed another 3" or 4" from the hips, but the waistband was already attached, so I am leaving it, for now.

The pattern is designed so that the zipper goes through the waistband but I don't need that feature, given my hip-to-waist ratio, so I simplified.

This is a great basic skirt! I am already planning another one, next time with the zippered pockets, but I don't have the necessary zippers in stash.

I have enough of the corduroy left to make a pair of fun winter pants. Those will be appearing soon. ;)

44 comments:

  1. That is a damn cute outfit!! You look great in red. The skirt looks really good!

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  2. This skirt is so fun! I love the fabric you chose for this.

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  3. Stunning fabric and it is great to see you trying more fitted skirts. So flattering.

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  4. You certainly don't look like a "fifty something" Fabulous in red.

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  5. Look at you! The skirt is fabulous, as is everything else about your look. I really like the ribbed tights on you--with your slim legs you can carry off that extra bit of texture and interest. In fact, this outfit is chock full of texture, but it all works together totally harmoniously.

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  6. You look AMAZING in this outfit. Wow. Love the skirt and it works beautifully with your moto jacket. This is my favourite outfit on you ever. Wow.

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  7. That skirt looks really comfortable. Thanks by the way for introducing me to Style Arc. I wasn't aware of them until seeing one of your pieces done from a Style Arc pattern. You just keep right on inspiring me in ways you will never know.

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  8. Love the skirt, fabric, zipper! The whole outfit is wonderful!! I agree with Gail - fitted skirts are a great look for you.

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  9. Ooh!Love it with that gorgeous zipper!!

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  10. Love the look, shams. That is some gorgeous corduroy. That pattern is on my wish list also. I know the pants you make with this fabric will be phenomenal!

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  11. Yes - love the front zipper! Even though I wouldn't have thought to add it to a busy print you made it work. I also love how you are styling your outfits - so inspiring.

    Karen

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  12. I second every one of the above compliments. You do look fabulous!

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  13. Wow to the whole outfit....great accessories too!

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  14. ditto to everything said thus far. Shams...you look great and what a great job styling this outfit, too!
    Helen

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  15. Ridiculously cute (& perfect on you!)

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  16. Love it! That skirt looks fabulous - as does your jacket.
    I have been admiring that skirt pattern (and the Moto jacket!) so I will have to buy and make them!

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  17. Triple wow! You are one hot mama...I knew this skirt would be a killer on you, with your gorgeous legs...and I love the Riri zipper going right up the front. And, of course, the Moto jacket AND all the red. Fabulous!

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  18. Love the skirt, love the fabric and love the styling!

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  19. I know I'm repeating what everyone else has said, but I love the skirt and the whole outfit! You look great!

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  20. This is absolutely a wonderful outfit, and you need, yes NEED more skirts like this. :-)

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  21. What a beautiful outfit! You look great.

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  22. I love it! You look amazing! That looks like a really great skirt pattern... but I have so many already! I will resist.

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  23. The proportions of this outfit are perfect on you. You look cute & sassy & comfortable. Great skirt!

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  24. Like the others said, love the skirt and the whole look!

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  25. This skirt is just the best SHAMS!

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  26. Pattern on your thigh area looks great. It adds visual volume and really balances things out. Great, great outfit, Shams.

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  27. I haven't looked at your site for a while and now I thought I had the wrong one! You lost some weight and look terrific! i have the new Koos coat pattern since I am the coordinator for Koos and vogue and would love to send you one. Tell me your size and address info. I remember you made the scallop coat. Good job, wish I could lose some!
    Linda@dragonthreads.com

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  28. What a great outfit. Fabulous fabric for the skirt.

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  29. Very stylish skirt. Love the whole outfit, the colours, the textures, the shapes. This really works for you. Fabulous!!!

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  30. I really like this look. The skirt is so stylish.

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  31. This is a great looking skirt and you wear it well. I love your fabric and the zipper is perfect.

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  32. This is a great looking skirt, love the fabric and your zipper.

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  33. Love, love, love the new skirt! I can see you making up quite a few more of these skirts in the future.

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  34. Wow! Love that skirt, and your outfit!

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  35. What a fantastic look for you! I LOVE it. You and I have the same hippy issue, and I hate it (speaking only of me and my fitting - you obvs have it nailed). I especially have to take chunks out of StyleArc patterns...and I never get it right the first time.
    I like this skirt on you even better than your fab skinny pants!

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  36. A great skirt and the zipper is so perfect.

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  37. Been web-searching but can't find a black Riri Zipper with red teeth. Wherever did you find this one? Oh, and the skirt is great too! I have one coming this way.

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    1. http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=7322112474337322&Store_id=584&page_id=23&Item_ID=1069

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  38. Since I am just getting back into developing a cool weather wardrobe you are totally inspiring me. This outfit is fantastic. You look wonderful and the colors and textures are exquisite.

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  39. Ooo...saw that pattern and thought it looked great :) Love what you did with it - looks great on you!

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  40. It can be challenging to make a skirt look cool, but you sure know how to do it. It's a great look and you pull it off with all your usual flair. In fact, it seems so effortless and unencumbered, I'll coin a new term: laissez flair!

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  41. That's a super skirt and really cool and stylish outfit. You look great.

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